Canyons Fresh Grill

1359 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
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Score
High Risk

The inspection history at Canyons Fresh Grill is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Canyons Fresh Grill's latest score of 43 falls below the Canton average of 86.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top unit to left of fryers being cold held above 41°F due to foil lining being placed inside unit and blocking air flow. Temperature of TCS foods ranged between 45-48°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below and airflow may not be obstructed in any way. COS by moving food to freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed blue cheese dressing prepared 4/20 and jalapopper cheese spread (contains cheese and cream cheese) prepared 4/18 not discarded within 7 days as required. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. P COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine not reaching at least 160°F after multiple attempts. Machine was run 4 separate times and the temperatures observed were 146.9°F, 149°F, 157°F, and 150°F. Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up as specified under subsections (6)(e), (l), and (m) of this Rule and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator; P Must discontinue use of dish machine and wash/sanitize all dishes in 3-compartment sink until dish machine can be serviced. Health Authority will follow-up to check dish machine.
511-6-1.05(8)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheddar cheese, American cheese, feta, and ranch cups in prep top unit across from grill being cold above 41°F. Temperatures ranged between 43-51°F. TCS foods must be cold at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container stored as clean but had many large pieces of stuck-on lettuce inside. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by rewashing. Employees must inspect dishes and ensure they are clean prior to storing.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine in back kitchen area. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in sanitizer. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficien...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canyons Fresh Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Canyons Fresh Grill on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Canyons Fresh Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Canyons Fresh Grill.

How does Canyons Fresh Grill compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Canyons Fresh Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Canton average of 86.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Canyons Fresh Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.